FABRIC BUYER RESOURCES

Fabric Buying Guides for Fashion Brands

Make the sample decision with fewer assumptions. Use these guides to define construction, performance, commercial and inspection requirements before requesting samples or placing a bulk order.

Browse fabrics by sourcing requirement

Compare actual recorded fabric references before committing to a development sample. Our printed and patterned catalogue contains source records whose production technique must be verified; a custom digital printing trial is a separate service.

Patterned fabrics

Printed and patterned fabric records

Compare available reference images, composition, GSM and width. Confirm whether each motif is printed, yarn-dyed or constructed before approving it.

Explore recorded patterned fabrics →
Custom digital print

Start with a 1-metre printed trial

Submit your own artwork for a trial on a suitable base fabric. Our team confirms the base, print method, price, shipping and timings before production.

Request a custom printed fabric trial →
Occasionwear

Embroidery, lace and sequins

Choose from documented embroidery and embellished mesh references; compare motif scale, embroidery ground, usable width and application.

Explore embroidery and lace fabrics →
Dressmaking

Satin for dresses and blouses

Compare lightweight and textured satin directions by drape, lustre and opacity. Bridal or heavy satin specifications require a separate verified sample.

Explore satin fabric references →
Shaoxing sourcing

How to source fabrics from Shaoxing

A buyer workflow from garment brief and SKU shortlist to physical swatch, quotation and bulk approval.

Read the sourcing guide →
Embroidery

Embroidery fabric sourcing checklist

Base fabric, motif scale, usable width, handfeel, colour approval and bulk inspection points.

Open checklist →
Tweed

Tweed MOQ, lead time and inspection

What buyers should confirm before sampling, lab dips, bulk weaving and shipment.

Read the guide →
Functional fabric guide

What is functional fabric?

Understand nylon, polyester, stretch and weather-resistance requirements, then compare six photographed outdoor articles with physical-sample checks.

Learn about functional fabrics →
Summer

Best fabrics for summer dresses

Evaluate breathability, drape, opacity, lining and care requirements.

Read the guide →
Specification

Fabric weight guide

Use GSM as one input—not a shortcut—for garment structure and drape.

Understand GSM →
Blouses

How to choose blouse fabric

Balance opacity, fluidity, surface, comfort and production handling.

Compare options →
Bridal satin

Bridal satin sourcing for wedding dresses

Choose structure, drape, opacity, shade and lining; compare a real lightweight satin swatch without claiming an unverified heavy bridal SKU.

Read the bridal satin buying guide →
Stretch chiffon

How to source stretch chiffon

Define fibre, stretch recovery, transparency and garment use. Learn which documented sheer fabrics are references—not confirmed stretch chiffon.

Read the stretch chiffon buying guide →
Occasionwear

Satin vs jacquard

Compare shine, structure, motif, drape and application before sampling.

Compare constructions →
Performance

Water-repellent vs waterproof

Understand why finish descriptions must be tied to a test method and target result.

Read the explanation →

PHYSICAL VERIFICATION

A web page cannot replace a current fabric sample.

Send the garment reference, target market, quantity and required test standard. We will shortlist the closest documented articles and confirm availability, MOQ, price and lead time.